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RE: Nailing Down Roof Age: Finally Got My Policy Approved After a Headache

- Had the same issue with adjusters. One guy barely glanced at my photos, just shrugged and said, “Normal aging.” Next time, different adjuster actual...

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RE: Why does picking between layering new shingles or ripping everything off have to be so confusing?

- Had the same debate last year. My old roof was two layers deep already—looked like a patchwork quilt and weighed a ton. - Ended up biting the bull...

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RE: Would You Pick Clay Tiles for Your Roof or Something Else?

- Had the same debate last spring. Roof’s about 22 years old, started leaking around the chimney after a hailstorm. - Looked at clay tile, but the wei...

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RE: if you had to redo your roof tomorrow, what material would you pick?

- Metal’s tempting for the durability, but yeah, —that’s not an exaggeration. I’ve got friends who swear by it, but they also complain about the noise...

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RE: Did you know shingles get layered like fish scales?

- Had the same issue with ice dams a couple years back—water always finds a way in, no matter how good the shingle overlap looks on paper. - Ice &...

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RE: How often do you actually get your business roof checked?

- Not sure I totally agree about green roofs making leaks harder to spot. In my case, the regular roof (just a basic torch-down) hid leaks just as wel...

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RE: Ventilation in new builds—are we overlooking something important?

Totally agree—sometimes the “old school” vents just work. I had a similar issue in my 2019 build. The insulation guys packed blown-in right up to the ...

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RE: how hot is too hot when welding TPO roofing?

- I’ve definitely had seams get too soft and glossy when it’s roasting out. The TPO almost turns into bubblegum if you’re not careful. - I usually j...

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RE: how long should we honor price quotes?

- 10 days sounds short at first, but with how fast prices change lately, I get it. - Last year, I waited a week on a fence quote and the price jumpe...

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RE: LOOKING FOR GOOD PLACES TO BUY METAL ROOFING SHEETS

Yeah, shipping costs can sneak up fast. Couple things I'd add from experience: - Check if local suppliers price-match online deals. Some do it quietl...

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RE: finally found an underlayment that lasts—what's your experience?

- Didn't notice any real difference in noise levels, honestly. - Synthetic was easier to handle—lighter, less tearing. - DIY-friendly for sure, just w...

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RE: Best ways to protect home from extreme weather combo?

Fair point, but don't overlook plywood. Yeah, it's old-school and not as sleek-looking, but I've boarded up with plywood for years and never had issue...

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